NOVICA Artisan Handmade African Wood Mask Sese Turtle in Red Black from Ghana Gold Tone Woodbrass Masks Ghanaian Animal Themed Rustic [9.25in H x 5.75in W x 3in D] ' Rustic Tortoise'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Crafted by hand of sese wood, this African mask features colors of black and red with a rustic finish. Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam designs the mask, adding a gold-tone brass accent in the shape of a tortoise to the forehead.Features a rustic, rugged finishHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyIntended as wall decorAbout our Artist: 'It took a painful experience for me to get into art. I had to drop out of school after my dad passed on. My mum, who was not working at that moment, was faced with the challenge of taking care of us. I told myself I would find a job to help keep my younger siblings in school. And I did. I worked as an errand for art workshops in our neighborhood and used the tips I got for running errands to buy food for my brothers and sisters. I was fascinated by the way the workers could carve beautiful designs out of wood. I was willing to learn a trade to be able to earn money and thus achieve my goal of helping my family. So when I was given the opportunity to try my hands with some pieces of wood, I was happy and knew this was going to be the beginning of a bright future. This was how I began.'

• Size: 9.25 in. H x 5.75 in. W x 3 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Abdulai Osman Adam to craft this item
• Product info: Sese wood, brass